Join us as we do a live workshop/coaching experience with Marie’s new American Lit course.

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Being able to see the scope of a unit and knowing where you want students to be at the end is critical in our field. Let’s tackle this together!

lesson planning, eLearning, planning, podcast episodesAmanda CardenasJune 18, 2020unit, planning

To Grow Professionally Over Summer [S1 E12]

Let’s take this summer to relax and rejuvenate, but when we have the time and brain space, it’s also time to keep growing our professional work as educators.

new, planning, season oneAmanda CardenasJune 11, 2020Comment

To Teach Close Reading: Syntax [S1 E11]

We’re taking a deep dive into a very important teaching strategy in the English classroom: close reading. Specifically, we’re looking at SYNTAX.

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To Make This Year End Count [S1 E10]

The end of the year is an emotional time, and it feels even more unpredictable and uncertain than ever before. In today’s episode, we cover the most important things to do that will make this end of the year count - COVID or not.

eLearning, planning, podcast episodes, season oneAmanda CardenasMay 21, 2020inspirationComment

To Teach At the End of the Year [S1 E8 & E9]

The end of the year requires organization and planning. Let us help you come up with a system that ends the year with smiles and not freak-outs!

To Appreciate Teachers [S1 E7]

Teachers are miracle workers and we’re here to celebrate that! This episode hands the mic over to six teachers to tell their stories…

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To Teach Poetry [S1 E5&6]

We think teaching poetry is so valuable that we have two episodes in a row dedicated to helping you embrace your vulnerability and tackle poetry in the classroom.

podcast episodes, season one, poetry, brave, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 15, 2020unit, poetry Comments

To Teach from Home [S1 E4]

eLearning showed up out of nowhere, but we’re learning how to navigate. Here are some reflections on the first few weeks.

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To Be a Teacher [S1 E3]

Our teaching journeys are all different. Some of us come right up out of the womb into teaching and others of us get to this profession from a bumpy, unconventional road.

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To Be Brave [S1 E1]

Bravery. It’s something that all teachers need in the classroom, whether it’s facing hundreds of teenagers every day or questioning something that you’re supposed to teach with an administrator.

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To Try New Things [S1 E2]

Trying new ideas can be as revolutionary as digital learning or as simple as a tiny, daily mindset shift.

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Welcome to Brave New Teaching.

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